Update: As of January 2019, I have switched to full synthetic high mileage Mobil 1 oil and replaced all 4 tires. My commute for work has increased, but 22-23 mpg remains to be the best I can get.
I dunno how. I have a 2009 and I get between 27-30 mpg on the highway at 80... I can get 32+ if I drop to more reasonable speed, and I average around 26.5mpg over all... You must have a stop and go commute. The only thing that really kills my mpg is when it gets cold. The 350 gets noticeably worse mpg in the cold. Likely because it's using the port injection often to prevent lean burn/predetonation. Cause colder air contains more oxygen.
Legion Red The traffic here is terrible. Lol. It’s stop and go in my hometown, then the highway portion is decent until the next big city where its all stop and go again. On the highway I do get around 27, but the average drops to 22 with the city portions. 🤷♂️
@@MartyMotoring Yeah, city driving at 23mpg is about right. But, you should expect about that from most vehicles... You might get 25mpg or so in the city if you had a Ford Fiesta or a Yaris. The only way to get city mpg is to buy a hybrid. Which, is to say that unless you want to shell out really really big money. Life isn't very interesting for you anymore.
22-25mpg is what i get on the interstate keeping it under 95mph with my 19's hey marty just curious. do you have issues with your front tires wearing out the INNER edge super quick? IE ~8k miles and almost toast? thanks!
I got my 09is250 AWD with 138k miles for $7500 (with back up camera and nav) in 2018. That ain't bad for a car with a sticker price of $40k. People saying these cars aren't worth it clearly don't know the quality of Lexus/Toyota
I agree the 2nd gen IS350 is the best performance bang for the buck you can buy and you get a great luxury interior and looks that’s still look modern.
@@Pube83 GS is also excellent, it is practically the same car but stretched. I absolutely love mine. I found the IS a bit small. It is not a popular car because everyone buys the FWD camry's etc. Overseas they are sold as a "Toyota Crown Athlete" and designed for heavy duty police/taxi use, like an American Crown Victoria. Probably one of the best powertrains on the market today.
@@krombopulosrick7920 I don't honestly suggest a 250 or 300. Lexus helped out some of the original owners, it is a problematic engine. At this point you would be on your own. I would go with a 350.
Wow, that's a tough one Marty. Although I love my IS250 (2007) I desperately want an IS-F. But if push comes to shove I would have to say keep the 350. You've already given me a handful of mod ideas that I see will work for my car as well. Good work!! Keep up the videos...
I have a 2008 gs350 with roughly 133000 miles. All the sudden the highway mpg started to decrease gradually to about 22. I decided to change all oxygen sensors. Now I'm getting 29 highway mpg consistently for the past months.
Alternator tip: OEM Denso is the way to go, however; they have a high rate of rectifier failure due to weak 15A diodes. I had a local alternator shop rebuild my denso for 150CDN with beefed up 30A diodes. Takes about 2-3 hours to replace the alternator in the car.
Owned my 06 is350 for a few months, been awesome so far!! My fun daily driver, quick enough, reliable enough, comfortable enough and it looks pretty fly! I paid 13k Canadian (I'm in Canada) for mine with about 85000 miles. Mint shape! You earned your self a sub man!
One thing to note is that the IS350 is Direct AND Port Injected so you really should worry about carbon build up. The IS250 on the other hand is Direct Injected leaving you prone to carbon build up. Like he said, it’s probably your best bet getting the IS350. It’s got 100 HP more, it comes with bigger breaks, and it’s Port and Direct Injected. 👍🏽
Rafael Valenzuela to be honest with you , the back is fine but it really depends on who rides in the back, big people or kids. It may be a little tight for bigger people but an average person and kids is definitely accessible. It is built like that because it’s a compact sedan but the car is really a great car overall.
I just bought a 2011 is250 with 112285 miles on it. Yes the back seats are tight, but I only have a 12yr old that would be riding in it. I love it, paid $9995 for it
My 06 is250 also had to have the alternator, battery and AC compressor replaced recently. At 125 000km and costs total about $1000cad private mechanic.
Nice video. I’ve had Honda’s my whole life, but found a 2014 Is350 with 25k for $21k. Crazy deal. Clean title and runs perfect....the only challenge is I REALLY want an SUV. I like to take road trips with friends and plan on buying a house soon (and would like to get a dog in a couple years). Any thoughts on road trips with 4 people? What about a roof rack? I don’t find a lot that of examples of a roof rack for bikes, cargo, etc.
I got a 15 is250 and I love it have allot of stuff done to it .. I love when people say you should've gotten a is3.. my response is mines paid for brah!
how do you feel about the acceleration/power? I'm debating between a 2015 250 or 350, and while I'm leaning to the 250 due to the savings a lot of ppl seem to complain about the lack of power
$50 for conventional is nuts, i pay 40-50 for synthetic for a 4-6qts system. My friends IS350 did suffer a bad transmission @ 160k. I work at a dealer and was able to replace it for a decent price.
I have a 2011 IS250 with 117112 miles on it. I need to replace my headlights should I buy them from Lexus or find someone to replace them? I love the lights you have. What are those called? I just ordered four new tires and had the oil change it runs really good. Love the channel.
Thanks! The full light assembly I had were from VIPMotoz. There are also some DEPO lights that are nice and VLAND. I've had good experience with all 3. They are cheaper than Lexus who will charge $2000+. Check out my later videos for the DEPO install on an ISF!
You should stick with the 350 and just purchase the RR Racing supercharger kit. They released the latest dyno on the 2is that some guy brought in to them and it did something like 446whp which is nuts. I believe that was only like 6-7psi too. I've considered many times selling my 350 for something faster, but I think RR racing is the answer. You would be leaving your brother behind in his ISF, 😂.
@@MartyMotoring Very True.. Gotta think of what an ISF would cost too though. Seems like they are getting harder to find! Around here anyways. Plus you have already put a bunch of mods on yours... Looks real nice btw. Mine is almost identical but it's pearl white/black rims.
Wow this video really helped make a decision I'm going for a 250 gas won't be an issue since I'm coming from a saab aero v6 turbo premium gas only I love my saab but it's becoming really hard to keep it up since not alot of shops won't touch them plus I miss Japanese cars btw your is350 is nice
I don't agree at all about not changing the trans fluid. I have a 08 gs350 190,000 kms that used to shudder when driving down the highway (It was having a hard time locking the torque converter) I did a lot of research and it all pointed towards the transmission fluid. I ordered 12 liters of WS Toyota fluid from e bay and did the fluid change (there is a great video on the Lexus forums showing the whole process) the fluid that came out had never been changed it was black and smelt quite burnt. Instantly the car felt sooo much better, no more shudder and smoother shifts. I've done 30,000 kms of driving since the change and there have been no more issues. I highly recommend changing it, it's foolish not to, $150 for a fluid change or thousands for a tranny change. I've worked on cars before I even had my drivers licence and I'm now an qualified aircraft engineer. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE ! change your trans fluid if your car has more that 150,000 kms However, if there is bigger issues with your trans already than the fluid change may not fix the problem . It's more preventable maintenance than anything.
I've been told by many Lexus techs that it doesn't need to be changed or flushed (I wasn't sure why), but I'm sure new fluid won't hurt it and only help it. I don't have any issues with my transmission though. I may decide to do it soon anyway.
Have you thought about getting the RR-Racing tune? I just got it feels really good and smoother stronger power band. I’d love to see you get it and your thoughts on it.
As a car enthusiasts and expert, between IS300 011 model and IS350 011 model which is best buy? But try and consider that IS300 has a better fuel economy than IS350 in giving you answer. The buyer is in a tight corner to make choice. He is aware that the IS300 doesn't have carbon bukld up like IS250 model. He want a car with low fuel consumption, good engine, reliability and performance. Which would you advice him to go for bro ?
how are the is3000 2008 to 2009 with 110,000miles are they good. I was thinking of getting 2013genesis coupe 2.0t or Infiniti g37 but this lexus looks nice with alot of horse power plus insurance would be cheaper because its sedan.
Good video. Stay with the IS350 trust me , I wanted a ISF also. For me, it's a better daily. You were right about the transmission service. I have 105k miles and the mechanics at Lexus told me, I would have shifting issues after changing my fluid. 👍
I heard the IS model are notorious for eating up tires with uneven tire wear due to the design of non-adjustible camber or something to do with the control arms. Are you having these problems? Stock parts are also far more expensive on an IS model compared to an ES model that's essentially a Toyota Avalon.
The fronts can be aligned with camber, caster and toe - but the rear only has very limited adjustments so if you lower the car or change stock wheel dimensions, you do get uneven tire wear. Mine are wearing unevenly and I plan to get an aftermarket for it, it just get cheap tires
Actually both are wrong but they are adjustable just not with factory parts, the camber and caster change when you change the lca bushing with a updated part that Lexus makes according to which one you pick. And the camber in the front will chew up the front tires inner/camber wear regardless even on the new 2018 is350/300 it does that, they design the car with the suspension like that. I work at a Lexus dealership, btw.
my is350 steering wheel does not move when i turn it on or off ? is this a feature that my car doesn’t have or is it broken ? cause you can hear a lil motor running when you turn it off and on but i assume that’s the steering wheel locking an unlocking
Hi Marty. Thanks for being so passionate about this car. I love it. What's the best way to get one of these? Just scour craigslist owner listings, or do you suggest walking into a dealership? What option would get me a reasonably costing car sooner? Thanks.
Jayanth Kumar I have the same question. Ive been looking for one in the ny area and there seems to be none at a reasonable price or mileage. I guess ppl love their 350’s lol they’re holdin on to them
Does anyone know how the sport suspension is on the 250? I have 2 options, one is a 2007 and is non sport suspension and the other 2010 with sport suspension, everything same, just the 2010 doesnt have cooled seatw and costs 1000 more and has 30k more km on it. I think ill go with the 2010 since the 2007s haf many issues like the dashboard replacements.
Getting my second car soon 18 and from Detroit, looking to buy from an owner but what’s a Lexus IS 250/350 you’d recommend under 15k? Im a bit flexible on the price but yeah, one that includes reliability, comfort, and enjoyable to own and maintenance. I’d appreciate your opinion.
I have had slotted rotors from stop tech. But ended up going back with OEM Lexus rotors. If you go ISF make sure you get an IS350 4.08 rear differential makes the car even better but keep the IS350
Quick question, I’m not sure if you’ve replaced the gauge needles(RPM AND MPH/KPH) if you have or know anyone that has. I’d like to know so I can be informed when mine finish going out.
Currently have a 2014 Is350. A little slower than the previous one through the quarter due to gearing. However, much quicker on top end. Previous car was a 2009 IS 350 and a 2008 GS 350. Honestly, my favorite was the GS. Same HP a the 09 IS that I had and from a roll and top end, it would spank the shit out of the IS 350. The previous Gen IS was simply a quarter mile beast. But here I am after 10 years with the same motor in 3 different cars. That tells you everything about this motor in any car Lexus puts it in.
Wow surprised Lexus still replaced your door panels after the “recall” ended . I have an IS350 that I bought (3rd owner) with horrible door panels and dash , I’ve heard that Lexus stopped replacing them for no cost but may just be worth my time to head over and ask the question .
Marty Motoring ohhh ok that makes sense. I contacted my local Lexus dealership and inquired about it and all seemed promising at first until they advised the only new recall fix’s are those for the IS-F or ISC . Was worth a shot. Great video btw
I think you should keep it. The isf is cool but expensive. Plus I never really liked the look of the tailpipes on the isf. They look weird stacked like that.
True - it does have DI and port injection for the 350 and F which is nice. I switched to synthetic and burn a small amount every 5000 miles, maybe a quart or so.
Hey Marty, glad I came across your channel. I also had a number of IS’s. ‘06 250SE then a ‘11 350 SE and then a new gen ‘13 350 EX.. would love to compare notes.. tires, mpg, tires rotor upgrades etc. PS, the 350’s goes so well on 95 octane.. best consumption I got was 32MPG and the worst 19MPG.
In my opinion, I rather pick up a sedan Infiniti G35 and manual. A lot of supporting mods for VQ. Best way better rear seats. Is250 rear seats are so cramped. But the is-f is a whole different entity. Good video!
Yes, the engines can eat oil. Same with the GS 350. I've wanted an is 350 for ages and recently found a mint 2008. 90k miles, opti-coated, optima red top battery, dealer serviced, new brakes, new Michelin, etc. The 60 year old seller texted me the vin the day before i was supposed to see it, he was the 2nd owner. Luckily you can make a free account at lexus driver website and look up the service history. He took it to the dealer in late July for an oil consumption test. They topped oil off and you bring it back in 1,000 miles. This mint car was eating at least .25 quarts every 950 miles. That's a solid quart every oil change. I was about to pay a premium for this clean is 350. I Googled "is350 oil consumption" and it made me never want to buy one if this is the risk ($7000 engine rebuild).
Pube83 yup, sadly I found that out month after I got my car. U won’t know it burns oil until u driven it for awhile. No check engine light, codes, nothing, and I even had couple mechanics do an inspection before purchasing and they didn’t find any issues with it. It’s such a shame that Lexus is putting it off as “normal” consumption. It even states on the manual that 1qt per 600 miles is normal for these type of cars which is complete bs.
Z I feel for you buddy. Their "within spec" oil consumption is a joke. I read through all the forum posting about this and felt sick to my stomach as I've been looking for a clean is/gs 350 for months. I had even read through the forums and don't recall this issue being pointed out as a potential concern for a used car buyer. I've had a 97 es300 and a 2004 es330 and both were rock solid cars and I was under the impression all lexus models were...but apparently they only were in the past.
Transmission is my biggest concern. I read many fail around 120-150k due to lifetime fluid going bad. Many advise to replace it around 70k miles or so. My local dealer pretty much refuses to do it lol
@@MartyMotoring Ours has less then 80k so I guess it's good to hear it should last much longer. I was able to get a quote like $600-700 to replace the fluid, thought it's too much and I am willing to take my chances, might sell the car around 100k miles anyway.
@@datb0imarn3 But you need to flush it, if you just drain the pan, I forgot....it replaces like 10-20% of fluid because the rest is all inside the transmission and torque converter. So basically draining is a complete waste of money even though it's obviously cheaper.... Maybe few hundred bucks. People over at Lexus forum DO use the drain method as a diy, but you need to drain it then drive it, then drain again, etc... Do it at least 5 times
With the 2nd gens you want to do drain and fills for the transmission fluid. If you drain your "lifetime" trans fluid at 120k you'll be very surprised.
Many Lexus techs say don’t flush it...especially with high mileage. They say you can remove old fluid and put fresh stuff in though. I might do that...
Tires are just a wear item and the ones it came with were not great. I am partially sponsored by OptionLab wheels, and the wheels make that car look alot better. Upgraded brakes help me stop better since the brakes that came with the car were very worn and needed to be replaced, as a maintenance item. Might as well upgrade things along the way when they need to be replaced due to wear.
Hey I had a Mercedes e320 w210 2000 y most comfortablr car I have had. I’m 5’11. I’m considering the Lexus but is it comfy? And spcious? Are the seat comfortable with lumbar support? In Mercedes I could drive 10 h and not feel fatigued, is Lexus similar from your experience?
Lexus is definitely comfort and quality. I’ve done a few road trips in this car and they’ve been great. So many seat adjustment options and good lumbar too! I’m 6 foot and the IS is a little small, but I still fit ok and don’t hit my head on the roof. The ES or GS may be more of what you’re looking for rather than an IS model.
Get the first gen is as a daily But going for an isf is also a good idea and a big jump definlty in a different leage Unless you going to supercharge your 350 etc.
First gen IS doesn’t get good enough gas mileage for my long commute but I’d like one or an LS400. Looking for a Corolla at this point but open to other options. ISF is a beefier car and sounds great and a little faster but I’ll miss that V6 sound 😍 Supercharger would be awesome
@@MartyMotoring still want the v6 sound Is250 it does get slighlty better milage than the 350 and in sure if you drive carefully and get much more out of it That can be the daily Then you can still keep the 350 or upgrade to ISF I wouldn't suggest getting corrola The comfort,power, feel of the car quality of materials etc.etc. is not the same as the is and you will miss it terribly Trust me talking from experience Rather go with the 250 you will still have all that luxury etc. And get better gas milage than the 350
Been looking up cars that arent a POS, heard alot of good things about the lexus IS, are there any known weak points with the 350 engine, transmission or AWD system that you know of?
Nice! The Lexus IS a great bang for the buck and reliable. Comfortable and quick too. The only issues I’ve had are the door panels can become sticky but the dealership replaced them. There was a fuel delivery line recall that Lexus replaced free as well. My alternator needed replaces and so did the battery. Everything else has been rock solid!
I have one as well and I can say that it all depends on how well the car was taken care of. I bought mine with 118,xxx miles on it and the previous owner took really good care of it. Im at 133,xxx now and zero problems! I love this car due to how fun and reliable it is.
Yes, the engines can eat oil. Same with the GS 350. I've wanted an is 350 for ages and recently found a mint 2008. 90k miles, opti-coated, optima red top battery, dealer serviced, new brakes, new Michelin, etc. The 60 year old seller texted me the vin the day before i was supposed to see it, he was the 2nd owner. Luckily you can make a free account at lexus driver website and look up the service history. He took it to the dealer in late July for an oil consumption test. They topped oil off and you bring it back in 1,000 miles. This mint car was eating at least .25 quarts every 950 miles. That's a solid quart every oil change. I was about to pay a premium for this clean is 350. I Googled "is350 oil consumption" and it made me never want to buy one if this is the risk ($7000 engine rebuild).
I just bought a Lexus IS 250 manual 2007. He said the 3rd gear grinds and pop sometimes.... I wonder how much that’s going to cost me ? The car was 8k with 105k miles on it. He brought it down to 6.5k and now I’m getting it for 5k so I guess I can’t complain! I was going to spend the 6.5k on it anyways
Lol i have almost a identical car to you, 07 is350 in your color. The headlights too... did you ever hve condensation problems with the vip headlights?
Good video i was thinking about buying a is350 from 2006 to 2010 and my other option is Acura tsx from 2010 to 2014 but i dont know what is best option 😖😖😖😖😖
Ray Fire you wont regret the is350! In my opinion it is better than the tsx due it being faster, a bit more luxurious, and more fun due to it being RWD
Ray Fire the is350 handles pretty well in snow I have heard. The TSX isn’t even in the same league of performance as the IS350 tho. If you want a luxurious car with power, the IS350 is an amazing choice.
On 1:22 you said you can get one of this for "a hundred ten thousand " maybe you meant about ten thousand? Just trying to clarify that, great video thanks!👍
Great looking ride. Invest in some better tires. Even though you're not racing, having better tires is a safety feature. I've seen so many people get stuck or spin out in just a little bit of snow, all because of tires. Just the other week somebody almost smashed into me on a two lane road in a snow storm and I was able to avoid the impact with total control. You don't need the most expensive Michelins, but something like Continental DWS is a great investment.
I get around 30mpg on my 2008 Lexus LS460L mostly on highway driving using the original Lexus oil for the engine but I am thinking about buying a Lexus IS250 or 350 2011 does the Lexus is 2009-2011 get better fuel economy than the 2006-2008
Update: As of January 2019, I have switched to full synthetic high mileage Mobil 1 oil and replaced all 4 tires.
My commute for work has increased, but 22-23 mpg remains to be the best I can get.
I dunno how. I have a 2009 and I get between 27-30 mpg on the highway at 80... I can get 32+ if I drop to more reasonable speed, and I average around 26.5mpg over all... You must have a stop and go commute.
The only thing that really kills my mpg is when it gets cold. The 350 gets noticeably worse mpg in the cold. Likely because it's using the port injection often to prevent lean burn/predetonation. Cause colder air contains more oxygen.
Legion Red The traffic here is terrible. Lol. It’s stop and go in my hometown, then the highway portion is decent until the next big city where its all stop and go again. On the highway I do get around 27, but the average drops to 22 with the city portions. 🤷♂️
@@MartyMotoring Yeah, city driving at 23mpg is about right. But, you should expect about that from most vehicles... You might get 25mpg or so in the city if you had a Ford Fiesta or a Yaris. The only way to get city mpg is to buy a hybrid. Which, is to say that unless you want to shell out really really big money. Life isn't very interesting for you anymore.
22-25mpg is what i get on the interstate keeping it under 95mph with my 19's
hey marty just curious. do you have issues with your front tires wearing out the INNER edge super quick? IE ~8k miles and almost toast? thanks!
Legion Red good choice. Its what I use.
I got my 09is250 AWD with 138k miles for $7500 (with back up camera and nav) in 2018. That ain't bad for a car with a sticker price of $40k. People saying these cars aren't worth it clearly don't know the quality of Lexus/Toyota
2013 and up is definitely worth it
@Gavin Lee exactly I would never get a 250 if a 350 is available
At least with the 250 you can get a manual so I'd get the 250 too
Gavin Lee not from the factory 350 came RWD automatic only
2008 is350 rwd with 124k miles, got it for $9,000
I agree the 2nd gen IS350 is the best performance bang for the buck you can buy and you get a great luxury interior and looks that’s still look modern.
I see your comments on every Lexus and 2IS video hahaha
Good luck finding a solid one.
@@Pube83 GS is also excellent, it is practically the same car but stretched. I absolutely love mine. I found the IS a bit small. It is not a popular car because everyone buys the FWD camry's etc. Overseas they are sold as a "Toyota Crown Athlete" and designed for heavy duty police/taxi use, like an American Crown Victoria.
Probably one of the best powertrains on the market today.
I was thinking about getting a is300
@@krombopulosrick7920 I don't honestly suggest a 250 or 300. Lexus helped out some of the original owners, it is a problematic engine. At this point you would be on your own. I would go with a 350.
Wow, that's a tough one Marty. Although I love my IS250 (2007) I desperately want an IS-F. But if push comes to shove I would have to say keep the 350. You've already given me a handful of mod ideas that I see will work for my car as well. Good work!! Keep up the videos...
Thanks! Yeah the ISF would be nice but I enjoy the 350 a lot and more people have them
08 is350 188k still running like a champ 🙏🏽
I have a 2008 gs350 with roughly 133000 miles. All the sudden the highway mpg started to decrease gradually to about 22. I decided to change all oxygen sensors. Now I'm getting 29 highway mpg consistently for the past months.
Hm I may have to change those out! Thanks for that!
Amazing machine. I bought a 2016 lexus is 300. Best handling car I've ever owned. Love driving it. Every trip to work or the store is a blast
Same loving my 2016 IS 350 F Sport Mica Blue
Alternator tip: OEM Denso is the way to go, however; they have a high rate of rectifier failure due to weak 15A diodes. I had a local alternator shop rebuild my denso for 150CDN with beefed up 30A diodes. Takes about 2-3 hours to replace the alternator in the car.
That’s very interesting information! I had mine replaced twice in 1.5 years.
Be almost better to find a used one when you can as a spare and when it goes you can get it rebuild and be set
That alternator was a bitch to change I don't miss that I never put that little damnn bolt back on the bottom of the alternator stupid bolt
My 06 accord 07 TL-S and 08 Tacoma all had dense alternators and all went out around 110k-120k miles.
@@MartyMotoring get it rebuilt. much more cost savings.
Bruh this a 2007!!! That shit looks fresh
Look at 2007 acura tl type s great looking sedan
Owned my 06 is350 for a few months, been awesome so far!! My fun daily driver, quick enough, reliable enough, comfortable enough and it looks pretty fly!
I paid 13k Canadian (I'm in Canada) for mine with about 85000 miles. Mint shape!
You earned your self a sub man!
Sounds like a great deal! Thanks for the sub!! 😄
One thing to note is that the IS350 is Direct AND Port Injected so you really should worry about carbon build up.
The IS250 on the other hand is Direct Injected leaving you prone to carbon build up.
Like he said, it’s probably your best bet getting the IS350. It’s got 100 HP more, it comes with bigger breaks, and it’s Port and Direct Injected. 👍🏽
Top tier fuel will prevent carbon.
I love how the steering wheel moves when you start the car ❤️❤️❤️
lmao he’s complaining about 23mpg while I’m over here getting no more than 10mpg
It sucks when you drive almost 80 miles a day lol
Oh that’s true I probably drive half that and still I have to fill up so often
Mattacking the oil industry must love chumps like you huh buddy >:)
+1 on that, 16mpg is what my power hungry awd is getting
I get around 15.5mpg and i thought there was something wrong with mine.
Lexus gang🇯🇵 I own a es 300, just subbed can’t wait to see more of the is
Great video,
I have 2012 Is 250 and Lexus is the only cars I've owned for the last 20 years.
Hi! The one thing that is stopping me from getting a 2011 is250 is it looks tight on the back seats. What is your experience with that?
Rafael Valenzuela to be honest with you , the back is fine but it really depends on who rides in the back, big people or kids. It may be a little tight for bigger people but an average person and kids is definitely accessible. It is built like that because it’s a compact sedan but the car is really a great car overall.
I just bought a 2011 is250 with 112285 miles on it. Yes the back seats are tight, but I only have a 12yr old that would be riding in it. I love it, paid $9995 for it
Keep sharing your knowledge of the Lexus IS250 and the IS350, appreciate it!💯
My 06 is250 also had to have the alternator, battery and AC compressor replaced recently. At 125 000km and costs total about $1000cad private mechanic.
Thats a hell of a deal, AC compressor alone for my civic is $500+ I thought Lexus would be double
Nice video. I’ve had Honda’s my whole life, but found a 2014 Is350 with 25k for $21k. Crazy deal. Clean title and runs perfect....the only challenge is I REALLY want an SUV. I like to take road trips with friends and plan on buying a house soon (and would like to get a dog in a couple years). Any thoughts on road trips with 4 people? What about a roof rack? I don’t find a lot that of examples of a roof rack for bikes, cargo, etc.
bought an 09 is350 rwd for 15k with 28k miles on odo in May 2018
Lucky!!
I got a 15 is250 and I love it have allot of stuff done to it .. I love when people say you should've gotten a is3.. my response is mines paid for brah!
how do you feel about the acceleration/power? I'm debating between a 2015 250 or 350, and while I'm leaning to the 250 due to the savings a lot of ppl seem to complain about the lack of power
@@philipkay8372 it's not that bad... Still fun
Thanks mang, I hear that from most of my friends as well
The 250 is bad, why do you think the true car enthusiast gets the 350? The 250 is known for oil and engine problems.
Great video to stay my day off! Keep up the amazing work Marty!
I just got an is350 2015 I had no idea how fast they are ❤️
I'd like to see a video on your headlights. Especially on how hard it was converting the HIDs to non-HID.
I’ll definitely have to make one to explain what I did!
I got you! ruclips.net/video/n1rdPE2H6NQ/видео.html
$50 for conventional is nuts, i pay 40-50 for synthetic for a 4-6qts system.
My friends IS350 did suffer a bad transmission @ 160k. I work at a dealer and was able to replace it for a decent price.
I have a 2011 IS250 with 117112 miles on it. I need to replace my headlights should I buy them from Lexus or find someone to replace them? I love the lights you have. What are those called? I just ordered four new tires and had the oil change it runs really good. Love the channel.
Thanks! The full light assembly I had were from VIPMotoz. There are also some DEPO lights that are nice and VLAND. I've had good experience with all 3. They are cheaper than Lexus who will charge $2000+. Check out my later videos for the DEPO install on an ISF!
Thinking of getting one instead of another bimmer because of reliability...ijs but still love my bimmer
I have a 2006 RWD is350. Got it when it has 90k Miles and now I'm at 136 miles. Car still runs great!
You should stick with the 350 and just purchase the RR Racing supercharger kit. They released the latest dyno on the 2is that some guy brought in to them and it did something like 446whp which is nuts. I believe that was only like 6-7psi too. I've considered many times selling my 350 for something faster, but I think RR racing is the answer. You would be leaving your brother behind in his ISF, 😂.
That is a great point and awesome goal for the car! 😂 Maybe I can afford it eventually lol, the supercharger costs what the car is worth pretty much 😂
@@MartyMotoring Very True.. Gotta think of what an ISF would cost too though. Seems like they are getting harder to find! Around here anyways. Plus you have already put a bunch of mods on yours... Looks real nice btw. Mine is almost identical but it's pearl white/black rims.
Wow this video really helped make a decision I'm going for a 250 gas won't be an issue since I'm coming from a saab aero v6 turbo premium gas only I love my saab but it's becoming really hard to keep it up since not alot of shops won't touch them plus I miss Japanese cars btw your is350 is nice
I don't agree at all about not changing the trans fluid. I have a 08 gs350 190,000 kms that used to shudder when driving down the highway (It was having a hard time locking the torque converter)
I did a lot of research and it all pointed towards the transmission fluid. I ordered 12 liters of WS Toyota fluid from e bay and did the fluid change (there is a great video on the Lexus forums showing the whole process) the fluid that came out had never been changed it was black and smelt quite burnt. Instantly the car felt sooo much better, no more shudder and smoother shifts. I've done 30,000 kms of driving since the change and there have been no more issues. I highly recommend changing it, it's foolish not to, $150 for a fluid change or thousands for a tranny change.
I've worked on cars before I even had my drivers licence and I'm now an qualified aircraft engineer.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE ! change your trans fluid if your car has more that 150,000 kms
However, if there is bigger issues with your trans already than the fluid change may not fix the problem . It's more preventable maintenance than anything.
I've been told by many Lexus techs that it doesn't need to be changed or flushed (I wasn't sure why), but I'm sure new fluid won't hurt it and only help it. I don't have any issues with my transmission though. I may decide to do it soon anyway.
@@MartyMotoring Doing the change would make a good video too. 🤞
Shit $100 a month for full coverage is beautiful I was paying $400 a month for full coverage on my Navigator getting one of these now.
White Boy get a quote, don’t just jump at it.
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I'm at 90 a month
White Boy did you get it?
How old were you tho?
Have you thought about getting the RR-Racing tune? I just got it feels really good and smoother stronger power band. I’d love to see you get it and your thoughts on it.
I definitely have. I have a few mods coming before I do that 😎
As a car enthusiasts and expert, between IS300 011 model and IS350 011 model which is best buy? But try and consider that IS300 has a better fuel economy than IS350 in giving you answer. The buyer is in a tight corner to make choice. He is aware that the IS300 doesn't have carbon bukld up like IS250 model. He want a car with low fuel consumption, good engine, reliability and performance. Which would you advice him to go for bro ?
I really like these. You can build them to look FIREE.
how are the is3000 2008 to 2009 with 110,000miles are they good. I was thinking of getting 2013genesis coupe 2.0t or Infiniti g37 but this lexus looks nice with alot of horse power plus insurance would be cheaper because its sedan.
Good video. Stay with the IS350 trust me , I wanted a ISF also. For me, it's a better daily. You were right about the transmission service. I have 105k miles and the mechanics at Lexus told me, I would have shifting issues after changing my fluid. 👍
Luckily my brother has an ISF I can drive anytime really 🤣 but yeah - I plan to hit 200k with all this original trans and engine and light mods
Bunch of b.s. change your fluids. Just have them do it at the dealership.
What’s the big difference/ worth it for a is350 upgrade? I got a gs350 2010 as my first car
I heard the IS model are notorious for eating up tires with uneven tire wear due to the design of non-adjustible camber or something to do with the control arms. Are you having these problems? Stock parts are also far more expensive on an IS model compared to an ES model that's essentially a Toyota Avalon.
The fronts can be aligned with camber, caster and toe - but the rear only has very limited adjustments so if you lower the car or change stock wheel dimensions, you do get uneven tire wear. Mine are wearing unevenly and I plan to get an aftermarket for it, it just get cheap tires
Actually both are wrong but they are adjustable just not with factory parts, the camber and caster change when you change the lca bushing with a updated part that Lexus makes according to which one you pick. And the camber in the front will chew up the front tires inner/camber wear regardless even on the new 2018 is350/300 it does that, they design the car with the suspension like that. I work at a Lexus dealership, btw.
Hey buddy I bought one at 180xxxkms. What are the thing I should do..?? Drain & fill trans. Fluid..??
Changing all the fluids is a great place to start
my is350 steering wheel does not move when i turn it on or off ? is this a feature that my car doesn’t have or is it broken ? cause you can hear a lil motor running when you turn it off and on but i assume that’s the steering wheel locking an unlocking
Hi Marty. Thanks for being so passionate about this car. I love it. What's the best way to get one of these? Just scour craigslist owner listings, or do you suggest walking into a dealership? What option would get me a reasonably costing car sooner? Thanks.
Jayanth Kumar I have the same question. Ive been looking for one in the ny area and there seems to be none at a reasonable price or mileage. I guess ppl love their 350’s lol they’re holdin on to them
Enjoy your channel. What are your thoughts on a 2014 IS 350 with navigation and luxury package with 42000 miles? Thinking of purchasing it.
Does anyone know how the sport suspension is on the 250? I have 2 options, one is a 2007 and is non sport suspension and the other 2010 with sport suspension, everything same, just the 2010 doesnt have cooled seatw and costs 1000 more and has 30k more km on it. I think ill go with the 2010 since the 2007s haf many issues like the dashboard replacements.
Getting my second car soon 18 and from Detroit, looking to buy from an owner but what’s a Lexus IS 250/350 you’d recommend under 15k? Im a bit flexible on the price but yeah, one that includes reliability, comfort, and enjoyable to own and maintenance. I’d appreciate your opinion.
I have had slotted rotors from stop tech. But ended up going back with OEM Lexus rotors. If you go ISF make sure you get an IS350 4.08 rear differential makes the car even better but keep the IS350
I advise against anything StopTech
Quick question, I’m not sure if you’ve replaced the gauge needles(RPM AND MPH/KPH) if you have or know anyone that has. I’d like to know so I can be informed when mine finish going out.
What are your thoughts on the new vland headlights that are gonna get released soon?
They look awesome, but I’ll wait until USA sellers have them for cheaper and I see the quality in person
looking to buy one of these. Ur vids help a lot
I’m looking to get an Is350 in the next few days but I’m not sure what to look for and/ or avoid. Do you have any suggestions?
Hey there! These would probably be the biggest things:
Issues with the Lexus IS (2nd Generation) 250/350/F ruclips.net/video/tmt0OxHQEtY/видео.html
I have an 07 is250 203k and my MPG is 19… any suggestions on how I can get a better gas mileage?? I don’t drive fast or aggressive btw
2006 is 250 130k miles running smooth 🙌🏾
how much did you get it for
Currently have a 2014 Is350. A little slower than the previous one through the quarter due to gearing. However, much quicker on top end. Previous car was a 2009 IS 350 and a 2008 GS 350. Honestly, my favorite was the GS. Same HP a the 09 IS that I had and from a roll and top end, it would spank the shit out of the IS 350. The previous Gen IS was simply a quarter mile beast. But here I am after 10 years with the same motor in 3 different cars. That tells you everything about this motor in any car Lexus puts it in.
Very nice! I love the new designs and wouldn’t mind getting a GS. Definitely a solid engine!
nallis01 I’m thinking about getting a IS350 would you recommend a 2010-2015 model or a older one which is faster cheers
Ao my car is a 2007 with less than 60,000, would you recommend changing transmissiin fluid? Im leaning on yes
Wow surprised Lexus still replaced your door panels after the “recall” ended . I have an IS350 that I bought (3rd owner) with horrible door panels and dash , I’ve heard that Lexus stopped replacing them for no cost but may just be worth my time to head over and ask the question .
I told them about it in May 2017 and got them replaced about 10 months after.
Marty Motoring ohhh ok that makes sense. I contacted my local Lexus dealership and inquired about it and all seemed promising at first until they advised the only new recall fix’s are those for the IS-F or ISC . Was worth a shot. Great video btw
Buy a truck next do some wheeling I have the 2020 tundra concept cone drive it
After owning various 90s BMWs I think one of these is up next
Layton Aschauer careful, the quality is insanely better!
I have an e36. Thinking the same. Thinking the same.
I think you should keep it. The isf is cool but expensive. Plus I never really liked the look of the tailpipes on the isf. They look weird stacked like that.
Brooo my Lexus IS250 and yours are insanely the same specs
thats crazy the toyota camry SE 2015 i used to have the alternator and battery went out at about 70k miles and both went out within a month apart
Hey Marty - great vids btw - please what transmission fluid would you recommend for the Lexus IS 350 2006
I am going to replace my fluid soon and use Toyota stuff probably
Those have aged very well
Major major help dude thanks. Legit all in one on your video!
Hello everyone, I need opinions, 07 is350 that's done 145,000kms for $11,000 nzd. Is it worth it in the long run? Looking to hold on to it for a while
Does It burn any oil when driving? Carbon build up isn't a problem in the is350 because it has both port injection and direct injection
True - it does have DI and port injection for the 350 and F which is nice. I switched to synthetic and burn a small amount every 5000 miles, maybe a quart or so.
Great video, I just sold my is300 and bought an is350, loving the car, your spring have settled a good amount, wheel gap is pretty much gone
Nice, thank you! Yes - the SenSen struts sit a bit lower than stock struts even with the same lowering springs
Marty Motoring I’m going to look into those struts, I was thinking of doing kyb struts with f sport springs
I wish we got the 350 here in the uk. ☹️
Hey Marty, glad I came across your channel. I also had a number of IS’s. ‘06 250SE then a ‘11 350 SE and then a new gen ‘13 350 EX.. would love to compare notes.. tires, mpg, tires rotor upgrades etc. PS, the 350’s goes so well on 95 octane.. best consumption I got was 32MPG and the worst 19MPG.
In my opinion, I rather pick up a sedan Infiniti G35 and manual. A lot of supporting mods for VQ. Best way better rear seats. Is250 rear seats are so cramped. But the is-f is a whole different entity. Good video!
Do you have a link for the brakes?
These cars are way ahead of its time.
Anyone else having issues with oil consumption? I have an 09 IS350 that burns 1qt every 1K miles. No leaks or anything underneath. It just eats up oil
Hm, you may need to switch to synthetic or just keep up on your conventional oil changes. My oil level seems to stay the same each oil change
I have a 09 350 doesn’t leak a drop of oil
Yes, the engines can eat oil. Same with the GS 350.
I've wanted an is 350 for ages and recently found a mint 2008. 90k miles, opti-coated, optima red top battery, dealer serviced, new brakes, new Michelin, etc. The 60 year old seller texted me the vin the day before i was supposed to see it, he was the 2nd owner. Luckily you can make a free account at lexus driver website and look up the service history. He took it to the dealer in late July for an oil consumption test. They topped oil off and you bring it back in 1,000 miles. This mint car was eating at least .25 quarts every 950 miles. That's a solid quart every oil change. I was about to pay a premium for this clean is 350. I Googled "is350 oil consumption" and it made me never want to buy one if this is the risk ($7000 engine rebuild).
Pube83 yup, sadly I found that out month after I got my car. U won’t know it burns oil until u driven it for awhile. No check engine light, codes, nothing, and I even had couple mechanics do an inspection before purchasing and they didn’t find any issues with it. It’s such a shame that Lexus is putting it off as “normal” consumption. It even states on the manual that 1qt per 600 miles is normal for these type of cars which is complete bs.
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I feel for you buddy. Their "within spec" oil consumption is a joke. I read through all the forum posting about this and felt sick to my stomach as I've been looking for a clean is/gs 350 for months. I had even read through the forums and don't recall this issue being pointed out as a potential concern for a used car buyer. I've had a 97 es300 and a 2004 es330 and both were rock solid cars and I was under the impression all lexus models were...but apparently they only were in the past.
Your probably gonna get up to 250k to 300k
Transmission is my biggest concern. I read many fail around 120-150k due to lifetime fluid going bad. Many advise to replace it around 70k miles or so. My local dealer pretty much refuses to do it lol
Hm interesting. I have 161k so I guess we will see how it holds up 😂
@@MartyMotoring Ours has less then 80k so I guess it's good to hear it should last much longer. I was able to get a quote like $600-700 to replace the fluid, thought it's too much and I am willing to take my chances, might sell the car around 100k miles anyway.
@@datb0imarn3 But you need to flush it, if you just drain the pan, I forgot....it replaces like 10-20% of fluid because the rest is all inside the transmission and torque converter. So basically draining is a complete waste of money even though it's obviously cheaper.... Maybe few hundred bucks.
People over at Lexus forum DO use the drain method as a diy, but you need to drain it then drive it, then drain again, etc... Do it at least 5 times
@@datb0imarn3 that's for high miles when you already neglected it.... Probably 100k+
At 60-80k you can flush it without issues
With the 2nd gens you want to do drain and fills for the transmission fluid. If you drain your "lifetime" trans fluid at 120k you'll be very surprised.
Hi is it a must to change the transmission fluid on is350? Have u ever done it?
Many Lexus techs say don’t flush it...especially with high mileage. They say you can remove old fluid and put fresh stuff in though. I might do that...
Is a 2009 is 250 with 85k miles for $8,300 a deal?
Can I please have a link
I need to get the highlights and tail lights like yours
Why do you need to replace all those things like the wheels, brakes, etc..?
Tires are just a wear item and the ones it came with were not great. I am partially sponsored by OptionLab wheels, and the wheels make that car look alot better. Upgraded brakes help me stop better since the brakes that came with the car were very worn and needed to be replaced, as a maintenance item. Might as well upgrade things along the way when they need to be replaced due to wear.
So how much would you spend in total for 1 year with everything considered other than mods?
Make sure if you are planning to buy this vehicle, don't get the the is250 for 06-08; get IS350. IS250 is susceptible to carbon build up
I agree the 350 should be a huge premium over the 250.
Top tier fuel will prevent carbon buildup.
Redline it once in awhile to remove carbon buildup ... very easy
What about 09 and up?
Hey man do you ever plan to get a never Lexus IS maybe in the future ?
Maybe! Something newer would be nice. RCF or GSF since they don’t make an ISF anymore. Enjoying this for now
isf will be comming back in a couple of years......
Did you have spacers on this thing?
Hey I had a Mercedes e320 w210 2000 y most comfortablr car I have had. I’m 5’11. I’m considering the Lexus but is it comfy? And spcious? Are the seat comfortable with lumbar support? In Mercedes I could drive 10 h and not feel fatigued, is Lexus similar from your experience?
Lexus is definitely comfort and quality. I’ve done a few road trips in this car and they’ve been great. So many seat adjustment options and good lumbar too! I’m 6 foot and the IS is a little small, but I still fit ok and don’t hit my head on the roof. The ES or GS may be more of what you’re looking for rather than an IS model.
23mpg is twice the mpg I get in my LX470. I'm thinking of getting the is350 for daily commute and save my LX470 for family trips and offroading.
Get the first gen is as a daily
But going for an isf is also a good idea and a big jump definlty in a different leage
Unless you going to supercharge your 350 etc.
First gen IS doesn’t get good enough gas mileage for my long commute but I’d like one or an LS400. Looking for a Corolla at this point but open to other options.
ISF is a beefier car and sounds great and a little faster but I’ll miss that V6 sound 😍
Supercharger would be awesome
@@MartyMotoring still want the v6 sound
Is250 it does get slighlty better milage than the 350 and in sure if you drive carefully and get much more out of it
That can be the daily
Then you can still keep the 350 or upgrade to ISF
I wouldn't suggest getting corrola
The comfort,power, feel of the car quality of materials etc.etc. is not the same as the is and you will miss it terribly
Trust me talking from experience
Rather go with the 250 you will still have all that luxury etc. And get better gas milage than the 350
Been looking up cars that arent a POS, heard alot of good things about the lexus IS, are there any known weak points with the 350 engine, transmission or AWD system that you know of?
Nice! The Lexus IS a great bang for the buck and reliable. Comfortable and quick too. The only issues I’ve had are the door panels can become sticky but the dealership replaced them. There was a fuel delivery line recall that Lexus replaced free as well. My alternator needed replaces and so did the battery. Everything else has been rock solid!
I have one as well and I can say that it all depends on how well the car was taken care of. I bought mine with 118,xxx miles on it and the previous owner took really good care of it. Im at 133,xxx now and zero problems! I love this car due to how fun and reliable it is.
Yes, the engines can eat oil. Same with the GS 350.
I've wanted an is 350 for ages and recently found a mint 2008. 90k miles, opti-coated, optima red top battery, dealer serviced, new brakes, new Michelin, etc. The 60 year old seller texted me the vin the day before i was supposed to see it, he was the 2nd owner. Luckily you can make a free account at lexus driver website and look up the service history. He took it to the dealer in late July for an oil consumption test. They topped oil off and you bring it back in 1,000 miles. This mint car was eating at least .25 quarts every 950 miles. That's a solid quart every oil change. I was about to pay a premium for this clean is 350. I Googled "is350 oil consumption" and it made me never want to buy one if this is the risk ($7000 engine rebuild).
I just bought a Lexus IS 250 manual 2007. He said the 3rd gear grinds and pop sometimes.... I wonder how much that’s going to cost me ? The car was 8k with 105k miles on it. He brought it down to 6.5k and now I’m getting it for 5k so I guess I can’t complain! I was going to spend the 6.5k on it anyways
I drove all day in the city everyday a d I get 14 mpg not sure if thats ok or not, I have 2010 is 250 awd
12, 750 for 85,000 mi is 258 fully loaded is this a good deal?
I’m buying my first car and I saw a 2008Lexus is250 with 160K miles on it is it worth it??
how much?
The Tiger 12K
The Tiger and it’s manual
@@jonomotive2000 If that's USD then that's too much. If its 12K CAD then it's still a bit on the high side for a car with 160K miles
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Where can I get those front headlights for my 2009 is250 ?
Lol i have almost a identical car to you, 07 is350 in your color. The headlights too... did you ever hve condensation problems with the vip headlights?
Nice! That’s great 😄 I haven’t had any condensation issues
Good video i was thinking about buying a is350 from 2006 to 2010 and my other option is Acura tsx from 2010 to 2014 but i dont know what is best option 😖😖😖😖😖
Both are reliable. Lexus IS RWD (more fun lol) and Acura is FWD
ok lexus more fun i got u thanks for ur opinion
Ray Fire you wont regret the is350! In my opinion it is better than the tsx due it being faster, a bit more luxurious, and more fun due to it being RWD
@@darrylramos958 yes i know the problem is the snow on winter😏😏😏
Ray Fire the is350 handles pretty well in snow I have heard. The TSX isn’t even in the same league of performance as the IS350 tho. If you want a luxurious car with power, the IS350 is an amazing choice.
where did you get the eyelids for the head lights? where i am no one mods IS so kinda hard to find...
I got them for $15 on eBay
@@MartyMotoring any chance of a link or maybe tell me what you searched for? i didn't have any luck :(
Is it a staggered set up for an IS 250 for your generation and 2014 generation? Cheers!
I believe all the RWD models are staggered, yup! Mine is
Staggered are on all F- sport models 2014 and up.... non F-sport only the 350AWD
On 1:22 you said you can get one of this for "a hundred ten thousand " maybe you meant about ten thousand? Just trying to clarify that, great video thanks!👍
Great looking ride. Invest in some better tires. Even though you're not racing, having better tires is a safety feature. I've seen so many people get stuck or spin out in just a little bit of snow, all because of tires. Just the other week somebody almost smashed into me on a two lane road in a snow storm and I was able to avoid the impact with total control. You don't need the most expensive Michelins, but something like Continental DWS is a great investment.
I have $100 tires , which price range would you recommend / which tires
great video but next time when is windy out, maybe make the vid inside.
Yup I invested in some wind protection on the mic and haven’t had an issue since
Great in dept video! I had the Antares Ingen A1s on my Charger. Great tires for if you're on a budget.
Thanks! They are great tires, really
I get around 30mpg on my 2008 Lexus LS460L mostly on highway driving using the original Lexus oil for the engine but I am thinking about buying a Lexus IS250 or 350 2011 does the Lexus is 2009-2011 get better fuel economy than the 2006-2008
Whoa 30mpg. The IS doesn’t touch that often. Maybe 28 at best
Can go to 40 depends how u drive it
Great vid you deserve more subscribers
Is everything the same for lexus es models?
No, the ES is based on the Avalon which is a lot larger and it’s FWD
APhreshCarrot yea so the maintenance and insurance on a es is basically the same as a Avalon?
Almost picked up an 07 is 350 was super excited but it was beat to hell and pretty high for insurance for me it was heartbreaking watching it leave :(
Where can I get those blacked out top headlight cover
I found them on eBay a while back!